Method and apparatus for processing memory requests that require

Details Method and apparatus for processing memory requests that require Method and apparatus for processing memory requests that require

1997-12-02

2000-05-30

Chan, Eddie P.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

711144, G06F 1208

Patent

active

060702311

ABSTRACT:
A method for processing memory requests and a memory controller that implements the method are disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) receiving a first memory request from a first bus, (b) issuing a first coherency request on a second bus in order to process the first memory request, (c) storing the first coherency request in a storage area of the memory controller that is configured to receive memory requests from the second bus, and (d) processing the first coherency request from the storage area.

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